Idaho Family Reading Week
 Each year, schools,
libraries, and community organizations across the state plan
activities to celebrate Idaho Family Reading Week.
During the week, activities such as Dinner and a Book help
encourage parents to read aloud to their children every day and
to visit their local public library for information and
materials to help with reading.
Research shows that infants
and children who are read to are more enthusiastic about
reading, are better readers, are more successful in school,
and are more likely to remain lifelong readers. Since
parents are their children's first teacher, parental involvement in reading dramatically increases
children's scores on reading comprehension testing.
Libraries provide families
with tools to help give young children a jump start on reading
and lifelong learning. Library programs and materials can
help parents nurture their child’s developing literacy and
encourage the joy of reading as a family activity. Reading
together is a great way for parents and children to converse and
connect, as well as a way for parents to model good reading
habits.
* Note: Former Idaho State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Marilyn
Howard, created the original Dinner and a Book program, and has
kindly allowed Boise Public Library to borrow the concept.
Last Updated:
10/31/2008
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